Short answer: File Certificate of Registration with the Delaware Division of Corporations, and name a Delaware registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Delaware Division of Corporations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Delaware
File Certificate of Registration with the Delaware Division of Corporations. You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Delaware registered agent.
Physical Delaware street address required.
How Delaware compares
We haven't confirmed Delaware's foreign LLC registration fee with the state yet. The national median among the 47 jurisdictions we track is $150.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Connecticut | $120 | 27 of 47 |
| Maryland | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| District of Columbia | $220 | 15 of 47 |
| New Jersey | $100 | 33 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
Delaware fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Franchise Tax | $400 | annual, On or before June 1st |
Foreign LLC registration: Delaware questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Delaware?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Delaware (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Delaware Division of Corporations.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Delaware?
We are confirming this fee with the state.
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Delaware?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Delaware. Physical Delaware street address required.
Does a foreign LLC file the Delaware annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Franchise Tax obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: foreign.fee.